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Method of erecting a wall panel supporting structure
Assignee: Flangeklamp Corp
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Filing: 1970-03-10
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1990-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A method of erecting a wall panel supporting structure formed of horizontally and vertically extending panel connector assemblies by suspending the supporting structure from a ceiling for free lateral swinging movement thereof to automatically achieve selfplumbing prior to wall panel attachment. When correct plumb is achieved, an adjustable channel member connected to the lower horizontally extending panel connector assembly is lowered against the floor to provide a supporting structure accurately plumbed and positioned from ceiling to floor for receiving wall panel members.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Paul Lickliter
- 👤 John F Reeves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:04
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7854; E04B2002/7461; E04B2002/7462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
The method of erecting a wall panel supporting structure comprising: securing an upper horizontally extending connector assembly to a ceiling; attaching at least two laterally spacedapart vertically depending connector assemblies at their upper ends to said horizontally extending connector assembly; attaching a lower horizontally extending connector assembly to the lower ends of said vertically depending connector assemblies to form a generally rectangularly shaped frame supporting structure; said second horizontally extending connector assembly being spaced from a floor surface so that said frame supporting structure is suspended from said ceiling for free lateral swinging movement to assume a self-plumbed position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
The method of erecting a wall panel supporting structure comprising: securing an upper horizontally extending connector assembly to a ceiling; attaching at least two laterally spacedapart vertically depending connector assemblies at their upper ends to said horizontally extending connector assembly; attaching a lower horizontally extending connector assembly to the lower ends of said vertically depending connector assemblies to form a generally rectangularly shaped frame supporting structure; said second horizontally extending connector assembly being spaced from a floor surface so that said frame supporting structure is suspended from said ceiling for free lateral swinging movement to assume a self-plumbed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 including mounting a floor engaging means to said lower horizontally extending connector assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said generally rectangularly shaped frame supporting structure is self-plumbed in a true vertical plane prior to urging said floor engaging means against a floor surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 3 including adjustably lowering said floor-engaging means into engagement with said floor surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said floor-engaging means comprises a channel member adjustably secured to said lower horizontal connector assembly by jackscrews.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 5 wherein said channel member is provided with a strip of floor-adhering material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 including securing at least one intermediate vertically extending connected assembly to said frame supporting structure between said two laterally spaced-apart vertically depending connector assemblies.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |